Helpful Sign Language Commands
10/25/2021 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Embrace teaching basic sign language commands to enhance children's vocabulary skills.
Eighty percent of all languages involve nonverbal skills. Using our natural body gestures creates a simple and effective learning experience that's also fun. Start with fun words like ”hide-and-seek,” then work up to safety commands like ”stop.“ Everyone will benefit from the increased communication skills.
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Helpful Sign Language Commands
10/25/2021 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Eighty percent of all languages involve nonverbal skills. Using our natural body gestures creates a simple and effective learning experience that's also fun. Start with fun words like ”hide-and-seek,” then work up to safety commands like ”stop.“ Everyone will benefit from the increased communication skills.
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It can be used with any age and ability.
Signing while reading makes books three-dimensional and reaches different learning styles.
80% of any message in any language is nonverbal, so using our body's natural gestures makes learning more fun and effective.
Macy's typical seven-year-old development is enhanced by using signing to increase her reading skills, vocabulary and IQ.
I will sign and speak basic commands with Macy as we play hide and seek game to find her new book.
Safety also correlates with commands, so being effectively understood helps everyone communicate better.
Now, Macy will find her book while I sign wait, stop and go.
Macy, wait, okay, stop and go.
Signing while speaking also promotes healthy wellbeing and self-confidence.
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